A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 9413396 Details
Epoch: 442 Number of transactions in block: 25 slot_no: 105677063 epoch_slot_no: 96263 block_no: 9413219 slot_leader_id: 4556117 size: 71533 time: 2023-10-14 00:29:14 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x96f32e4bd898676a140b9bfb0474f8a3b908c99ff91adc3816ce9dfa74d0aea5Block Operator
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